Okay, so another week gone by and I “still wasn’t still” (shocker). I did however take a walk with my oldest son G-. I saw our walk through his eyes and took pictures of things he saw. I love this child on a level unlike my second born. Not more, not less, just different. I see a BIG life ahead for him… a GOOD life! He has had to be a stronger child than I was at his age, he has had to watch his little brother (who is special needs) go through so much and I often wonder what he thinks about it all.
a moment with Me & G
from a different point of view...
G- has the most caring heart of any child I know (except when he fired his little friend last week from their new “business ” venture… but that’s another blog post). What do I see as his most valuable asset, the compassion he has learned from his 8 short years. I, as a mother, could have ever taught him this skill (but cherish that he knows it!). He will be a bigger and better man than most for what he has to deal with in our home living with his little brother.
Walk past this all the time...
Only in our yard!!!
So even though I might not have taken much time for me this week, I took the time to take a walk with G-! I took the time to take a few pictures from his point of view (and look at him with pridefull eyes). I stood still long enough to see that my son is one unlike most his age (on the inside)… yet he yearns to be like all the others. I dread the day someone says something bad to him about his bro… the two share the same heart and I hope they always do.
Just a random flower bush growing
on our front porch
SO to you G-… Mommy’s day to “be still” is dedicated to you. In hopes that one day too, you will be still long enough to know what an amazement you are to our family and I love you dearly!!! (even if I don’t keep up with your blog well 
my boy!!!
Your favorite past time!!!
“T” here with a linkey love note: Make sure to check out my girl MJ at onenuttygirl.com:
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Awwww! What a sweet mama you are – G is a lucky boy. And what a pretty blog – glad I found you via One Nutty Girl!
girl…i’ve got tears. you are precious to me as is your family and your testimony of a family full of amazement. i’m glad i know you.
He sounds like such a special boy, and you a good mom for taking the time to go on a walk with him and celebrate his uniqueness. There is such love and pride in your words when you write about him, thanks for sharing!
G is such a special boy! you are so blessed to have him. His proudness is just so awesome. I love seeing him just beam with pride over his brother! I love how much my family has learned from yours!
somethings can’t be taught. compassion is one them. well done.
Trish~
This was really touching. I am so guilty of always being in a rush to run here, go there and I do not take the time to enjoy all the things that I plan for me and “B”. I also went on a walk on Sunday I remember thinking we really need to hurry and about what we needed to do next. I have got to slow down and enjoy things and remember that she is only going to be young once. Thanks for sharing this with me.
wow what a great post! Grant is so special and he is so lucky !!!! Drake is sooooo lucky to have such a caring big brother. The Naylor’s are the best! G you are an awesome kid with BIG dreams awaitiing!
such a great post about G! he is truly a wonderful boy and i admire him SO much! he has a heart of gold!! ps i still laugh at the fact he fired his friend-too cute
Very sweet words! What great memories you are creating with your son!
Love this post – you hit the nail on the head – Grant is a very awesome soul!
What a great post! Grant is an amazing little boy. You are an amazing mom and an inspiration to all of us. I think we all forget as mom’s to sometimes stop, slow down and see things from our children’s point of view. Sometimes they can teach us so much more!
Trish, my son has autism and is age 5 yrs. We have a daughter who is 12 years old and is perfectly healthy and who is just like your “G”. She loves her brother, would do anything for him, has stood up for him, and now her friends think her brother is cute and cool. I honestly believe my 12 year old would not have the compassion in her heart that she does, the love for strangers/homeless and the disabled, if it were not for her brother and his friends. This is something I COULD NEVER TEACH HER, ONLY GOD CAN SHOW HER….”G” is a wonderful soul….you can see it in his sweet loving eyes for Drake
Love is pricesless…..Love is the greatest gift ever!!!!! You are such a wonderful family 
Thank you for sharing 
What great pictures. Thanks for sharing your day. Loved the view. I also have a special needs child. Well, he’s a young man now.
I’ve learned so much about life through HIM!
Love your blog~